Be Kind, Please Rewind – Is Blockbuster Still Famous for a Dilution Claim?
Key Takeaway: A case currently before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) has the potential to significantly widen the scope of trademark dilution protection by allowing companies to point...
Proposed UAH-ASKA Agreement for Drive-And-Fly Aircraft: IP Ownership Issues in Joint Development and Public-Private Partnerships
Key Takeaways: The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and aerospace company ASKA have agreed to explore collaboration on a drive-and-fly aircraft. The proposed joint development exemplifies the need for...
How Ignoring Disclosed Structure Can Derail a Means-Plus-Function Case
GENUINE ENABLING TECHNOLOGY LLC v. SONY GROUP CORPORATION Before Dyk, Taranto, and Chen. Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. Summary: The Federal Circuit affirmed summary judgment...
Bloomberg Law Quotes Stephen Larson on Intersection of Antitrust and IP Litigation
In the Bloomberg Law article “Quince Antitrust Row Over Ugg IP Suits Must Navigate Free Speech,” Knobbe Martens antitrust partner Stephen Larson offered insights on how brands’ IP enforcement strategies...
Knobbe Martens Shortlisted in Multiple Categories for 2026 Life Sciences Patent Network Awards
IRVINE, Calif., March 5, 2026 – Highlighting its strength in the life sciences industry, Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that the firm is shortlisted in multiple categories for the...
The Credibility of Experts Is in the Province of the Jury
WILLIS ELECTRIC CO., LTD. v. POLYGROUP LTD. (MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE) Before Moore, Stark, and Oetken (sitting by designation). Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota....
Charlene Azema Comments on Trademark Office Backlog Reduction and Pendency Trends in Law360
In the Law360 article “Squires And Stewart’s Trademark Office, By The Numbers,” Knobbe Martens’ Trademark and Brand Protection Co-Chair Charlene Azema shared her perspective on recent initiatives at the U.S....
Aerospace Update | February 2026
The Next Era of Aerospace Advancement: AI Optimizing Operations, Safety, and Strategy T. Tyler Golian & Vlad Teplitskiy AI has become a buzzword synonymous with transformation, revolution, and innovation. Some industries are...
Federal Circuit Review | February 2026
Conceptual Similarity Does Not Go Arm in Arm with Substantial Similarity In Range Of Motion Products, LLC v. Armaid Company Inc., Appeal No. 23-2427, the Federal Circuit held that...
Litigation Update | February 2026
Result-Oriented Claims and Section 101: Claiming the How Daniel Kiang & Brandon Cormier Result-oriented claims were found ineligible under 35 U.S.C ? 101 because the claims did not describe how...
Trademark & Brand Protection Update | February 2026
Domain Name Disputes: When UDRP Works—And When It Doesn’t Rosaleen Chou & Shritika Dahal While the UDRP can be a fast and cost effective way to recover domain names registered...
Litigation Update | February 2026
Result-Oriented Claims and Section 101: Claiming the How Daniel Kiang & Brandon Cormier Result-oriented claims were found ineligible under 35 U.S.C ? 101 because the claims did not describe how...
Journalist’s Claims Are a No-Fly Zone – “Top Guns” to Top Gun: Maverick
Key Takeaway: When drafting an intellectual property contract that will remain valid for years or decades, it is important to include terms that are flexible enough to account for unforeseen...
Mark Lezama Quoted in World Trademark Review on ‘Kat Von D’ Copyright Infringement Test
In a recent World Trademark Review article, Knobbe Martens’ Copyright Litigation Co-Chair Mark Lezama discussed the nuances of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ two-step ‘extrinsic-intrinsic’ test for copyright infringement....
Scope of Government Contractor Immunity From Patent Infringement Further Defined in Mars “Ingenuity” Helicopter Appeal
Key Takeaway: Government contractors who infringe third party patents while performing work “for the Government” and “with the authorization or consent of the Government” are immune from liability for the...
Knobbe Martens Earns Multiple Recognitions in Daily Journal’s ‘Top Verdicts’ Feature
Firm recognized for noteworthy patent infringement and trade secret jury trial wins for Masimo and Sigray, Inc. IRVINE, Calif., February 25, 2026 – Demonstrating Knobbe Martens’ across-the-board strength in IP...
Staking Claims Among the Stars: Patent Protection in the New Space Economy
Key Takeaway: Due to the lower barrier to entry to space, companies that file patents in this developing field now will not only protect their investments but secure an early,...
Wireless TV Is So Main“stream”
GOTV STREAMING, LLC V. NETFLIX, INC. Before Prost, Clevenger, and Taranto. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Summary: A winning claim construction isn’t...
In Law360 Article, Jeremiah Helm and Sean Murray Explore Role of Expert Testimony in Patent Litigation
In the latest installment of their Law360 series on recent noteworthy Federal Circuit decisions, Knobbe Martens partners Jeremiah Helm and Sean Murray cover the court’s ruling in Barry v. DePuy...
Conceptual Similarity Does Not Go Arm in Arm With Substantial Similarity
RANGE OF MOTION PRODUCTS, LLC v. ARMAID COMPANY INC. Before Moore, Cunningham, and Hughes. Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Maine. Summary: Functional aspects of...
Result-Oriented Claims and Section 101: Claiming the How
US PATENT NO. 7,679,637 LLC v GOOGLE LLC Before Moore, Hughes, and Stoll. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. Summary: Result-oriented claims were...
